Pantheons collide: quest for afterlife
The dying star pulsed, it’s heart on the verge of collapse. Twelve figures, cloaked in unimaginable power, stood amidst its final throes. On one side, six beings blazed with light so intense, it dwarfed the star's dying brilliance. Across from them, five figures exuded a chilling darkness, a black hole's silent hunger, their very presence accelerating the star's demise.
And in the center of this cosmic ballet of light and shadow, stood Reaper. He seemed to absorb the dying star's essence, his form cloaked in a darkness deeper than any of the others, a living embodiment of the star's final, terrible scream.
Suddenly , a voice like the rush of a mighty wind burst forth,
“Reaper, you have rebelled. This is against the will of the infinite-dimensional god.”
“Seeing you all together is a really rare sight to behold. You all must have gone through a lot to find me. I assure you this is all one big misunderstanding. I am no rebel. I only joined a better faction with a better ambition, other than guiding a failed dimension. So Terror—demon of fear, select your choice of words wisely.” Reaper retorted.
Almost immediately, a figure adorned with endless darkness walked forward and spoke with the voice of a sonorous whisper, “I see they have gotten to you Reaper, but what you fail to realize is that we were created for this same purpose. What happened to your loyalty, Reaper?”
Reaper’s voice suddenly tensed as he replied, “This coming from you, Perfidy—demon of betrayal, how ironic.”
Perfidy grimaced and retreated. Her words failed her.
With an accomplished demeanor, Reaper turned away from the demon and faced the gods.
“Remember what happened to the fourth dimension. Sooner or later, it’s going to happen to this failed dimensional too, but with us in it. If we can work together and join forces with the ‘anonym,’ that way, we might have a chance. Think about it.”
Troth—god of loyalty—contorted his formless face a little and then replied with a voice like that of a thousand men, “Reaper, you have lost your anchor and gone against the will of the almighty. And we are here to correct this discrepancy, even if we have to apply a bit of force.
The gods and demons surged with power. The star, strained beyond its capacity, convulsed, its dying light flickering erratically.
Tyran, the demon of war, a towering figure of crackling energy, raised a hand, his presence alone a tempest of raw power. But before he could unleash his fury, the sky above them split open, and a monstrous dragon descended, cloaked in swirling smoke. It had five heads, each crowned with a dark horn, and five tails that whipped through the dying star's atmosphere, tearing through its fabric with ease. Its skin was obsidian, thick and impenetrable, its fangs a terrifying crimson, glinting with an unnatural hunger.
Reaper, a dark silhouette against the dragon's scales, climbed onto its back, his voice echoing as the dragon took flight. "With you or without you, the will of the Unknown will prevail."
The dragon ascended, soaring into the depths of space, leaving the gods and demons to their raging conflict, as the star, finally overwhelmed, exploded in a supernova of unimaginable brilliance. The universe, as it always did, continued its chaotic dance.
Author’s humble review here. So I’m just gonna tell you generally what the book is all about. It’s about a dystopian world where humans have access to the afterlife, the domain of Reaper, most treacherous of the deities, -The demon of death/chaos- The said afterlife turned out a far cry from the expected heaven, but it wasn’t too far off from the infamous hell. It turned out to be a place where humans kill creatures or one another to get stronger, a place where the dead meet the living, a place where blood is as common as water. From amongst this chaos rose a young man with a long history. I won’t be saying much about him, but i am sure you will like him. And if you don’t, find me and slap me! ( just kidding). Either ways, just give my book a chance, read, and drop a honest review in the comments box over there. Thanks in anticipation Your favorite chrononaut ( BRAIN BOSS)
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Story is very well written. It also has a lot of potential. Just remember this though, as long as you yourself enjoy writing the story as it currently is, then that is the only thing that should matter the most to you. If you can remember that, then I am sure that you will do very well with continuing to write this story. Have a blessed day.
The story has an intense and well-crafted atmosphere, with a world rich in dystopian and apocalyptic details. Neo is an interesting protagonist, and his internal and external challenges add depth to the plot. The action sequences are well executed, and the dialogues maintain tension throughout. Aspects to improve: Some concepts like "allegiance trial" or "DCC" could benefit from more initial explanation for better clarity. In summary, a solid work with an intriguing world that could shine even more with small adjustments to the pacing and clarity.
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